Which place is cheaper, Brno or Kiev?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
Which city is more affordable and which is best for your travel style? If you're trying to figure out where to go next, comparing the travel costs between Kiev and Brno can help you decide which place is right for you.
Kiev is the capital city and also the largest city in the Ukraine, with a population of almost 3 million in the metropolitan area. It is situated on the Dnieper River in the north central part of the country and is one of the oldest cities in Eastern Europe, dating back to the fifth century. The people in Kiev are quite friendly and welcoming, and are happy to have you in their city. It can, however, be difficult to communicate and get around if you don't speak at least a little Russian. It is doable with a little sign language and the help of a guide book with translations though.
Brno is a city in the Czech Republic known for its modernist and baroque buildings, gardens, museums, and churches. There are many monuments and cultural features especially related to the city's Moravian history, like the Moravian Museum and Moravian Gallery. It is also uniquely located between a landscape of South Moravian Vineyards and northern Moravian Karst topography.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best One Week (7-Day) Tours in Czech Republic, and The Best Adventure Tours to Czech Republic.
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
The average daily cost (per person) in Kiev is $26, while the average daily cost in Brno is $131. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Kiev and Brno in more detail.
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Some specific examples of transportation prices in Kiev:
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Brno:
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Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Kiev.
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Kiev are as follows:
Here are a few actual costs in Brno for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
Here are a few nightlife and alcohol tours and activities from local tour providers in Kiev:
Also in Brno, these are the prices for nightlife and alcohol related activities from various tour providers:
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Kiev and Brno, we can see that Brno is more expensive. And not only is Kiev much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. So, traveling to Kiev would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Kiev and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Brno would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Brno than you might in Kiev.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Kiev Expensive? and Is Brno Expensive?.
Kiev has a larger population, and is about 7 times larger than the population of Brno. When comparing the sizes of Kiev and Brno, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
Both destinations experience a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. And since both cities are in the northern hemisphere, summer is in July and winter is in January.
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Kiev and Brno.
In July, Kiev is generally around the same temperature as Brno. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around 21°C (70°F), and Brno fluctuates around 23°C (73°F).
In July, Kiev usually receives more rain than Brno. Kiev gets 88 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Brno receives 69 mm (2.7 in) of rain each month for the summer.
The autumn brings many poeple to Kiev as well as Brno.
Kiev is cooler than Brno in the autumn. The daily temperature in Kiev averages around 10°C (49°F) in October, and Brno fluctuates around 12°C (54°F).
Kiev usually gets around the same amount of rain in October as Brno. Kiev gets 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain, while Brno receives 35 mm (1.4 in) of rain this time of the year.
Both Brno and Kiev are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities.
The weather in Brno can be very cold. Kiev can be very cold during winter. In the winter, Kiev is much colder than Brno. Typically, the winter temperatures in Kiev in January average around -4°C (24°F), and Brno averages at about 2°C (36°F).
In January, Kiev usually receives more rain than Brno. Kiev gets 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Brno receives 25 mm (1 in) of rain each month for the winter.
Both Brno and Kiev during the spring are popular places to visit.
In April, Kiev is generally cooler than Brno. Daily temperatures in Kiev average around 10°C (51°F), and Brno fluctuates around 13°C (55°F).
Kiev usually gets more rain in April than Brno. Kiev gets 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain, while Brno receives 32 mm (1.3 in) of rain this time of the year.
Kiev | Brno | |||
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Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
Jan | -4°C (24°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 2°C (36°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Feb | -3°C (27°F) | 46 mm (1.8 in) | 4°C (38°F) | 23 mm (0.9 in) |
Mar | 2°C (36°F) | 39 mm (1.5 in) | 8°C (46°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |
Apr | 10°C (51°F) | 49 mm (1.9 in) | 13°C (55°F) | 32 mm (1.3 in) |
May | 17°C (62°F) | 53 mm (2.1 in) | 17°C (63°F) | 61 mm (2.4 in) |
Jun | 20°C (67°F) | 73 mm (2.9 in) | 20°C (69°F) | 70 mm (2.8 in) |
Jul | 21°C (70°F) | 88 mm (3.5 in) | 23°C (73°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) |
Aug | 20°C (69°F) | 69 mm (2.7 in) | 22°C (72°F) | 58 mm (2.3 in) |
Sep | 16°C (60°F) | 47 mm (1.9 in) | 18°C (64°F) | 34 mm (1.3 in) |
Oct | 10°C (49°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) | 12°C (54°F) | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
Nov | 3°C (38°F) | 51 mm (2 in) | 7°C (45°F) | 40 mm (1.6 in) |
Dec | -1°C (30°F) | 52 mm (2 in) | 3°C (37°F) | 25 mm (1 in) |